The Importance of Installing an Excellent Air Vent for Your UTE Canopy

When you install a toolbox canopy, you get an enormous storage area. You can transport almost anything you think of. However, with great options also comes great responsibility. Some items you transport might need fresh air and can not become overheated from the summer sun.

Some people use their UTEs for camping and the canopy in the back as a remote bedroom. Imagine sleeping in a heated aluminium can. It is simply not possible, which is why you need an excellent air vent system. Luckily, this installation is easy if you have the right parts and know how to do it.

Although camping and sleeping inside the canopy shows clearly why an air vent is essential, many people will refuse to install one because they are not fond of camping and rarely do it. They are used as contractors and the only thing they are carrying inside is their toolbox and machines for work. However, you need an air vent, even in this situation.

In this blog post, we discuss the importance of the air flow inside the UTE canopy. Why do you need one, what purpose does it serve, and how to install it? Let’s go through these topics and find out more about the air vent installation.

Standard ventilation and air flow are crucial for your tools

You may have a commonly used 1200mm canopy, a smaller one or an oversized model, all needing standard ventilation and air flow systems. Why? Because they are crucial for the longevity of your tools and machines inside the canopy.

When we say ventilation and air flow, the first thing that comes to mind is an overheated compartment, but air flow is even more valuable when you have an enclosed area with moist or water particles. Water is the number one enemy of tools and machines, so you must have a solution for this problem. You can’t leave your tools facing corrosion the minute you buy them.

Ventilation is phenomenal when it comes to dealing with water. The fastest way to get rid of moisture is not by raising the temperature, but by providing adequate air flow that will go around the items and evaporate the moisture fast and effectively.

Temperature control

Of course, the air flow will control the temperature inside the canopy. It’s ideal to maintain a standard temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius, but this is rarely possible. The heat can often raise the temperature to over 50 or 60 degrees, which means plastic or other materials may start melting.

You need nothing more than an air vent system to keep things under control. Imagine transporting food or something that will quickly spoil. Leaving it for a couple of hours on the canopy shelving system means it will be destroyed if you have no ventilation.

The air vent system is ideal for the hot summer days when the temperature can reach more than 40 degrees Celsius. Leaving your vehicle out in the open and in direct sunlight means you’re risking the life of all items inside the canopy.

Fuel efficiency

Some might be surprised by this information, but you can actually save money on fuel by installing an air vent on your vehicle. The system uses strategically placed openings in the canopy that will let the airflow inside the toolbox while you’re driving.

This allows the entire vehicle to perform better. You’re raising the aerodynamics by letting air flow through it, thus lowering gas consumption, thus lowering the bills. People use many tricks to get better vehicle performances, and this is one of them. If you installed canopy roof racks and worsened your gas fuel efficiency, this will surely get it back to its original state.

Camping benefits

We already mentioned the importance of air vents when campers sleep inside the canopy. Still, even if people are not involved directly, you are surely carrying various items inside the canopy when you’re going camping – food, water, and many other supplies are essential for every trip.

An air vent means you’ll have a much easier time maintaining the temperature inside the canopy. Although you will still need a freezer for the main supplies, the temperature will be normal and you won’t find everything melting when you reach your destination.

Conclusion

With the points above it’s clear that installing an air vent is essential for your vehicle. There are so many benefits to it. When you install an air vent, you get quick moisture removal that keeps your tools clean and in great shape, your food and water fresh, and your gas consumption optimal. Additionally, you’re investing in the resale value of your vehicle and creating a setup that is perfect for any need – camping, working, and everything in between.